Often homeowners here in the Minneapolis area think of siding when they are ready to give their home a fresh, new look on the outside. Our first recommendation is fiber cement siding from The James Hardie Company.
New James Hardie siding is an excellent investment for your home; plus it really help it stand out when it’s installed properly. The trick is taking the time to make the exterior of your house look its best.
There are a number of steps that you can go through to really accent the outside of your house and maximize the appeal that new siding can deliver. Keep reading to find out how you can make sure your new James Hardie siding really makes a difference in the way your home looks.
(Photo courtesy of The James Hardie Company)
A few minor investments is all it takes to make your home stand out, and that will really up your house’s curb appeal and maybe even help you sell it later on. And don’t overlook the importance of some regular basic cleaning.
Keep Your Siding Clean: High quality siding doesn’t look any better than the cheap stuff if it’s covered in dirt and debris. Take the time to wash off your siding now and then to keep it looking nice and fresh. After you have your new James Hardie siding installed, care for it occasionally and your home will look that much better for the effort.
Invest in New Windows: Old and dingy windows will really take away from the look of nice new siding, no matter how beautiful that siding looks. That’s why you’ll want to swap out all of your old windows with new replacement windows as soon as you can.
Invest in windows that match the style and color scheme of your home and you’ll enjoy increased curb appeal and an accent to your home’s style at the same time. (Plus when you invest in quality energy-efficient windows, you also up your home’s value while saving money on utility bills.)
Light Up the Outside of Your Home: Your siding might look nice during the day, but at night it’s not going to stand out any more than the old siding did. That’s why exterior lighting is your best friend. Add some strategic accent lighting and your home will look just as stunning at night as it does during the day. You can add lights around your front door, but don’t forget lighting out in the yard. Low voltage landscape lighting can illuminate and highlight some of the more attractive features of your home and yard, plus exterior lighting can be a deterrent to would-be burglars.
Get a Welcoming Entryway: That beautiful James Hardie siding will make a good first impression on anyone who comes to visit your home, but only if you have an equally nice entryway. Most first-time visitors to a home will judge it by the front door area.
Consider painting or replacing your front door to give it a nice modern and clean look. Refinish your porch or patio out front and add some furniture to create a welcoming atmosphere that’s going to make people want to come into your home. Hang a pendant light over the entry area or place wall sconces on either side of your door. Adding accents like a brass door kickplate and knocker can make a difference. And don’t overlook little touches like a bench or potted floral arrangements. Oh, and those seasonal door decorations! (Check out our Pinterest board for some great ideas.)
Landscape Properly: A properly landscaped yard is just the thing to accent new siding. Take the time to trim back any bushes and trees to keep them from looking overwhelming. Spend some time trimming your lawn and edging up all the outside edges around your space. Finally, add some flowering and foliage plants to accent your place, but be careful not to add too much or you’ll end up detracting from its appeal. Quality landscaping is just the thing to accent nice new siding, but only when it’s done properly.
Do you want the exterior of your home to look its best? Start with James Hardie fiber cement siding. And then choose to work with a professional siding installation company. Here at Window Outfitters, we can provide you with everything that is needed for all of your exterior remodeling needs. And we are a James Hardie preferred siding installation contractor for the Minneapolis area, so you know your project will be done right.
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